Welcome To

African Association for Public Administration and Management(AAPAM)

Join Us at the 45th Round Table Conference

45th Roundtable Conference hosted by the Kingdom of Lesotho from 1st to 4th December 2026)

Historical Background

Established more than forty years ago, AAPAM has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at enhancing the administrative and managerial capacities of public administration systems across Africa. Its origins trace back to 1962, when Permanent Secretaries responsible for Public Services from various African nations convened to address two major challenges confronting public services at the time.

In 1971, this network of Heads of Civil Service formally institutionalized their collaboration, leading to the creation of the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM). The Association was officially inaugurated by the late Dr. Siaka Stevens, then President of Sierra Leone, and its first President was the late Dr. Robert Ouko, a Cabinet Minister from Kenya.

Conferences

AAPAM convenes an Annual Roundtable Conference, hosted each year in different countries across the African continent.

Young Professional Network (YPN)

The YPN is a mentorship platform for young public/civil service professionals

Seminars

Engage in our training programs covering Leadership, Governance, Management, Administration, Human Resources, and Related fields.

Research and Consultancy

Promoting the generation of new and innovative knowledge and skills through research in various areas of public administration, management, and development.

Workshops

Take part in our training programs.

OUR PROGRAMS

The Association offers a broad range of training programs designed for senior and middle‑level practitioners, as well as young professionals in both the public and private sectors.